Overview

Thomsons is a major Australian law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra, trusted on matters where complexity, consequence and scrutiny converge.

We advise companies, governments and institutions on matters that demand clear judgement and disciplined execution under pressure.

Our advice is shaped by deep experience within the commercial and regulatory systems our clients operate within. Our role is to support decisive action.

Thomsons specialises in a range of services and industry sectors:

Services

Banking and Finance

Capital Markets and Solutions

Class Actions

Corporate Advisory

Cybersecurity

Data and Privacy

Employment, Health and Safety

Environment and Planning

Environmental, Social and Governance

Franchising and Distribution

Funds Management and Investment Funds

Government Regulation and Public Law

Infrastructure, Projects and Construction

Insurance and Risk

Intellectual Property

Mergers and Acquisitions

Private Equity

Real Estate

Regulatory

Restructuring, Insolvency and Special Situations

Startup and Venture Capital

Tax

Technology and Digital Innovation

Sectors

Financial Services

Government and Public Sector

Healthcare and Life Sciences

Infrastructure

Media

Private Capital, Family Offices and Succession

Real Estate

Retirement Living and Aged Care

Technology and Telecommunications

Transport and Logistics

Full partner details and credentials are available at www.thomsons.com.au.

Founded:
1887
Size:
627
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
117

Rankings

"Law Firm of the Year" Awards

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2027 "Law Firm of the Year"
Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law

National

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Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Commercial Law
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Litigation
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Real Property Law
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Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law
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Banking and Finance Law

Regional

Adelaide

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Adelaide
Agriculture and Rural Affairs
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Adelaide
Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Adelaide
Banking and Finance Law
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Adelaide
Commercial Law
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Adelaide
Competition Law
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Adelaide
Construction / Infrastructure Law

Rankings

"Law Firm of the Year" Awards

Star inside a segmented circle
2027 "Law Firm of the Year"
Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law

National

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National Ranking
Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Commercial Law
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Litigation
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Real Property Law
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Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law
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Banking and Finance Law
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Construction / Infrastructure Law
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Corporate Law
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Government Practice
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2
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Information Technology Law
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Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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2
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Intellectual Property Law
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2
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Labour and Employment Law
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2
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Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Occupational Health and Safety Law
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Tax Law
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Planning and Environmental Law
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National Ranking
Project Finance and Development Practice

Regional

Adelaide

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Agriculture and Rural Affairs
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Adelaide
Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Adelaide
Banking and Finance Law
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Adelaide
Commercial Law
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Adelaide
Competition Law
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Adelaide
Construction / Infrastructure Law
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Adelaide
Corporate / Governance Practice
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Adelaide
Corporate Law
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Adelaide
Debt Capital Markets Law
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Adelaide
Franchise Law
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Adelaide
Information Technology Law
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Adelaide
Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Adelaide
Intellectual Property Law
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Adelaide
Leasing Law
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Adelaide
Litigation
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Adelaide
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Adelaide
Occupational Health and Safety Law
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1
Adelaide
Privacy and Data Security Law
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1
Adelaide
Private Equity Law
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1
Adelaide
Project Finance and Development Practice
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1
Adelaide
Real Property Law
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Adelaide
Structured Finance Law
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Adelaide
Tax Law
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Adelaide
Trusts and Estates
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2
Adelaide
Asset Finance Law
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2
Adelaide
Equipment Finance Law
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2
Adelaide
Funds Management
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2
Adelaide
Labour and Employment Law
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Adelaide
Regulatory Practice
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Adelaide
Venture Capital Law

Brisbane

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Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Brisbane
Banking and Finance Law
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Brisbane
Biotechnology Law
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Brisbane
Commercial Law
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Brisbane
Corporate Law
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Brisbane
Defamation and Media Law
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Brisbane
Entertainment Law
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Brisbane
Equity Capital Markets Law
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Brisbane
Franchise Law
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Brisbane
Health and Aged Care Law
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Brisbane
Information Technology Law
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Brisbane
Intellectual Property Law
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Brisbane
Labour and Employment Law
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Brisbane
Leasing Law
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Brisbane
Litigation
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Brisbane
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Brisbane
Real Property Law
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Brisbane
Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law
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Brisbane
Telecommunications Law
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Brisbane
Venture Capital Law
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2
Brisbane
Construction / Infrastructure Law
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2
Brisbane
Corporate / Governance Practice
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2
Brisbane
Employee Benefits Law
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2
Brisbane
Government Practice
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2
Brisbane
Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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2
Brisbane
Occupational Health and Safety Law
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2
Brisbane
Project Finance and Development Practice
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3
Brisbane
Privacy and Data Security Law
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3
Brisbane
Private Equity Law

Canberra

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Canberra
Commercial Law
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Canberra
Corporate / Governance Practice
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Canberra
Government Practice
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Canberra
Labour and Employment Law
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Canberra
Litigation
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Canberra
Occupational Health and Safety Law
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Canberra
Privacy and Data Security Law
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Canberra
Public Law
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Canberra
Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Canberra
Corporate Law
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Canberra
Information Technology Law
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Canberra
Insurance Law
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Canberra
Outsourcing Law
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Canberra
Telecommunications Law

Melbourne

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Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Melbourne
Construction / Infrastructure Law
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Melbourne
Defamation and Media Law
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Melbourne
Entertainment Law
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Melbourne
Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Melbourne
Leasing Law
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Melbourne
Litigation
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Melbourne
Personal Injury Litigation
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Melbourne
Project Finance and Development Practice
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Melbourne
Real Property Law
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1
Melbourne
Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law
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Melbourne
Corporate Law
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2
Melbourne
Equity Capital Markets Law
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2
Melbourne
Health and Aged Care Law
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2
Melbourne
Insurance Law
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2
Melbourne
International Arbitration
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2
Melbourne
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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2
Melbourne
Occupational Health and Safety Law
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3
Melbourne
Banking and Finance Law
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3
Melbourne
Employee Benefits Law
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3
Melbourne
Government Practice
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3
Melbourne
Labour and Employment Law
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3
Melbourne
Product Liability Litigation
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3
Melbourne
Structured Finance Law

Perth

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Perth
Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Perth
Commercial Law
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Perth
Corporate Law
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Perth
Equity Capital Markets Law
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Perth
Government Practice
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Perth
Land Use and Zoning Law
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Perth
Leasing Law
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Perth
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Perth
Mining Law
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Perth
Planning and Environmental Law
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Perth
Project Finance and Development Practice
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Perth
Real Property Law
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Perth
Transportation Law
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Perth
Trusts and Estates
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Perth
Asset Finance Law
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Perth
Banking and Finance Law
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2
Perth
Corporate / Governance Practice
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Perth
Debt Capital Markets Law
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2
Perth
Distressed Investing and Debt Trading Practice
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2
Perth
Investment Law
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Perth
Private Equity Law
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Perth
Shipping and Maritime Law
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Perth
Structured Finance Law
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Perth
Natural Resources Law

Sydney

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Sydney
Construction / Infrastructure Law
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Sydney
Health and Aged Care Law
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Sydney
Leasing Law
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Sydney
Litigation
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Sydney
Non-Profit / Charities Law
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Sydney
Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law
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Sydney
Commercial Law
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Sydney
Corporate Law
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Sydney
Defamation and Media Law
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Sydney
Information Technology Law
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Sydney
Labour and Employment Law
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2
Sydney
Occupational Health and Safety Law
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2
Sydney
Privacy and Data Security Law
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Sydney
Real Property Law
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Sydney
Sports Law
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Sydney
Transportation Law
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Sydney
Class Action Litigation
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Sydney
Employee Benefits Law
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3
Sydney
Government Practice
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3
Sydney
Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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3
Sydney
Intellectual Property Law
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Sydney
International Arbitration
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3
Sydney
Planning and Environmental Law
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Sydney
Water Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia

Thomsons proudly has 117 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Sydney, AU
Sixty Martin Place
Level 14, 60 Martin Place
GPO Box 3909
Sydney NSW 2001
Australia
Brisbane, AU
Level 28, Waterfront Place
1 Eagle Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
Australia
Canberra, AU
Level Nine
Civic Quarter
68 Northbourne Avenue
Canberra ACT 2601
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Melbourne, AU
Level 23, Rialto South Tower
525 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia
Perth, AU
Level 29, Central Park Tower
152 – 158 St Georges Terrace
Perth WA 6000
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